Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Work on the 5th Floor South - Orthopedics unit
• Every other weekend required
• On-call as needed
• Patient ratio of 5:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• 20-bed unit serving adult and geriatric patients
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including Ashby or Herrick Campus Rehab Units depending on need and census
• Travelers should expect floating flexibility to different campuses or within the hospital with approximately 1.5 hours notice prior to shift start; shuttle provided when floating is requested
• Conduct patient and family assessments encompassing physiological, spiritual, and emotional areas
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to coordinate daily patient care plans
• Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in an acute care setting
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors
• Monitor patient care interventions, assess therapies, evaluate outcomes, and intervene as warranted
• Accurately document and update all treatment information in the patient's electronic health record using Epic
• Manage and operate special equipment including SCD, Plum Pump, CADD pump, Bair Hugger, Vein Finder, and Welch Allyn VS machine
• Interdisciplinary support available including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Orthopedic experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA or ARC)
• Valid California RN license required
• Required skills include telemetry monitoring, MS/Tele, phlebotomy, blood product administration, PICC line management, wound care/wound vac, central line blood draw, and additional competencies